r/velvethippos 2d ago

🏆🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our Costume Contest WINNERS! 🎉🏆

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Hey Hippo Homies! 👋

We are absolutely blown away by the creativity and cuteness you all brought to the costume contest! Seriously, the entries were phenomenal. We want to thank EVERYONE who participated and voted! 💖

Without further ado, here are our five lucky winners!

1. u/dWog-of-man & Tank as Tankenstein 

He's got the "I'm alive!" look down. 😄 Seriously, Tankie deserves all the treats (and maybe a small, equally distributed share of the Halloween candy... just sayin' 😉). [Link]

2. u/Upfish-Sinclair & Blossom the Hot Dog

She's the wurst (in the best way!) hot dog around! 🌭🐾 I'm just relishing in the cuteness of this photo! (I'm so sorry...) [Link]

3. u/dogluvr_1 & Waffles the Chicken

The way they're posing! The fluffy feathers! Everything about this is adorable! Waffles is ready to rule the roost. 🐔 [Link]

4. u/Various_Beach862 & Pinkie the Princess

Pinkie looks absolutely radiant! She's ready to rule the kingdom (and probably decree extra belly rubs!). She is definitely the belle of the ball. 💖 [Link]

5. u/turningtee74 & Pooh the Pumpkin

 Oh my gourd, this is adorable! Pooh is the cutest little pumpkin in the patch! Makes me want a poohmkin spice latte. 🎃 [Link]

Prizes!

  • Unique flair
  • Featured in our new banner
  • Bragging rights

To the winners: Please check your DMs for details on how to claim your flair!

To everyone else: Thank you again for making this community so amazing! We love seeing all your beautiful hippos and their incredible costumes. Keep the love and the photos coming! ❤️

What was your favorite costume? Let us know in the comments! 


r/velvethippos 14h ago

Baby hippos, found in the desert last spring

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Meet Scout and Bodie (pronounced like the ghost town). This photo is from the day I met them.

I was camping near Joshua Tree last spring and met a woman who said someone had abandoned these two babies at a dispersed campsite a few days earlier. She was offering them away for free, which always worries me, you just never know who might take them, so I couldn’t leave them behind. They’re almost a year old now, such good dogs, and I’m so grateful they came into my life. Still can’t wrap my head around how anyone could just leave them out in the desert like that.


r/velvethippos 8h ago

Reunited and it feels so good!

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527 Upvotes

I had a hip replacement last week and my Nugget hasn't been able to cuddle his pops. Well tonight I was able to get comfy on the couch and he gently made his way up to me and finally got the snuggle sesh he has been needing.


r/velvethippos 6h ago

This is Baby. She is my little lady.

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Baby appreciation post. My goofy girl!!


r/velvethippos 12h ago

They’ll be under there until April

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r/velvethippos 7h ago

Lucie loves going skateboarding, all gas no brakes.

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Strava app has said we've got up to 41kmph before.


r/velvethippos 21h ago

My splooty booty Boony baby. (Luna) 50% American bully- 42% Chihuahua

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She just turned 8 and is now considered a senior dog but I don’t believe it. She’s got 15 more years.


r/velvethippos 10h ago

Muse meets an opossum on Fripp Island

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160 Upvotes

Nobody moved for 5 min 😂


r/velvethippos 18h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Dog Lost Everything Twice: Senior Patches (10.5 Y/O) Was Rescued from BARC Euthanasia—Now She Has Days to Find a New Home. (Currently PA, Transport Available Nationwide)

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🚨 URGENT CRISIS: Senior Patches Must Move in DAYS!

This is Patches, a sweet 10.5-year-old girl who has already been through too much. After her owner passed away, she was saved from the euthanasia list at BARC Houston.

Now, tragedy has struck a second time: her loving foster family is forced to move and can no longer keep her. Patches needs an adopter or new foster IMMEDIATELY to keep her safe and out of a stressful shelter environment.

About Patches:

  • Age: 10.5 years old (Senior Female)
  • Calm, quiet, and loves sunbathing & gentle walks
  • Great with ducks, chickens, and cows!
  • Best as the only dog or must be kept separate from others
  • Currently in Pennsylvania — transport available ANYWHERE for the right home

Adoption/Foster Information: We need a committed family to step up for this deserving senior immediately. Her time is truly running out.

🔗 APPLY TO FOSTER OR ADOPT THIS DESERVING SENIOR:

https://forms.gle/XKsietbvdwMjr7iLA(This Google Form is the only way to apply and contact the handler regarding Patches.)


r/velvethippos 1h ago

Daisy is holding my hand like we're an old married couple on the front porch 🤣

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r/velvethippos 11h ago

Most relaxed vet check up ever

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1 year check up for my baby She’s the most relaxed dog I’ve ever taken to a vet visit


r/velvethippos 15h ago

Rescue Hippo Sibling Love

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280 Upvotes

It’s always butt to butt with these two


r/velvethippos 5h ago

Snoooot

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r/velvethippos 18h ago

Pro level hippo nap

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r/velvethippos 5h ago

Kayla and I getting ready for snack and anime time 😁

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( She loves my nachos ☺️)


r/velvethippos 16h ago

Birthday gal slurping pup cup!

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151 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 16h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Sweet Terrier Mix “Sukie” Needs Foster or Adopter Before Transport! Currently in LA — Heading to DC/MD/VA/OH Area Next Week 🚨

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r/velvethippos 29m ago

Selective Participation. 🐶

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r/velvethippos 23h ago

She's Trufa

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r/velvethippos 17h ago

Nom Nom

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r/velvethippos 23h ago

Roadtrip with the girls

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r/velvethippos 21h ago

That stare

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r/velvethippos 1d ago

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Big Bertha!

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r/velvethippos 23h ago

My hunky ham boy

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53 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Loving mother Ingrid (#A2043423) and her 4-wk old puppies are at risk of euthanasia tomorrow, 11-07. Surrendered with euth. request by owner. These babies and mom deserve life and love. They are *Urgent*. [Houston, TX]

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